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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.80, 3,825.32 and 1,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.80, 3,825.32 and 1,168.30 is: 1,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.80 : 3,825.32 = 1,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.80/3,825.32 = 1,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.80x = 3,825.32 × 1,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.80x = 4,469,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,120.30/2,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.99

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